Hail history for Wise County, TX

Wise County has 474 recorded hail events in the NOAA Storm Events Database — 324 of them 1″ or larger and 52 at 2″ or larger. The largest on record: 4.5″ (grapefruit) on April 1, 2024.

Records 1950–present Data through April 2026 Peak month April

Core sample · every recorded event, 1955–2026

Mark size = measured hail diameter; slivers are events with no recorded size. Amber ≥2″, red ≥2.75″ (baseball class). Denser recent decades partly reflect better reporting, not only more storms.

Recorded events 474 since 1956

1″ or larger 324 NWS severe threshold

2″ or larger 52 hen egg class and up

Largest recorded 4.5″ grapefruit · April 1, 2024

Read the record honestly: Storm Events contains what was reported to the National Weather Service. Sparse or rural counties under-report, and coverage improved sharply after the mid-1990s — a quiet-looking stretch is not proof nothing fell.

When it hails in Wise County

Recorded events by month, 1950–present. The amber bar marks Wise County's peak: April.

Most recent recorded events

Latest 8 of 474 recorded events · data through April 2026
Date	Size	Comparable to
April 28, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 28, 2026	1.25″	Half dollar
April 28, 2026	1.0″	Quarter
April 28, 2026	1.5″	Ping-pong ball
April 25, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball
April 25, 2026	1.75″	Golf ball

Looking for a specific storm? Use the did-it-hail date lookup for Wise County.

From the storm reports

Narratives as filed with the NOAA Storm Events Database (public records; lightly trimmed for length).

April 28, 2026 · 1.5″ (ping-pong ball)

Amateur radio reported golf ball sized hail in Chico off of Sherman St and Davis St.

April 1, 2024 · 4.5″ (grapefruit)

Grapefruit sized hail was reported 5 miles northeast of Springtown by an NWS employee.

May 7, 2015 · 4.25″ (grapefruit)

Amateur radio reported softball sized hail approximately 3 miles north of Rhome, TX.

Events by decade

1950s	1960s	1970s	1980s	1990s	2000s	2010s	2020s
1	4	13	45	116	79	126	90

The climb across decades is largely a reporting story: spotter networks, radar, and digital filing pulled far more storms into the record after the 1990s.

Questions about hail in Wise County

Has it ever hailed in Wise County?

Yes — 474 hail events have been recorded for Wise County, TX in the NOAA Storm Events Database since 1956, including 324 of 1″ (quarter size) or larger.

When did it last hail in Wise County?

The most recent recorded hail event for Wise County, TX is April 28, 2026, with 1.25″ (half dollar) hail. The database is currently updated through April 2026, so a storm from the last few weeks may not appear yet. To check a specific day, use the did-it-hail date lookup.

What is the largest hail ever recorded in Wise County?

4.5″ (grapefruit), recorded on April 1, 2024. Hail that size is destructive-class and typically damages roofs, vehicles, and siding. See how big that really is on the actual-size hail chart.

Does a recorded hail event mean my roof was damaged?

No. This page reports storm records, not damage. Hail size and damage vary block by block within a county, and only an inspection can establish what happened to a specific roof. If you suspect damage, talk to your insurer or a licensed roofer — they can pull the same NOAA records for your claim.

More Texas hail history

All 254 Texas counties, ranked by recorded hail →

Source: NOAA/NCEI Storm Events Database, public domain, updated monthly by NCEI — this site's copy runs through April 2026. HailHistory reports records; it does not give insurance advice or assess damage.